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Does Mary Kay allow "booths" for demonstrating product?

I understand that I can not set up a booth to have product at a location and sell it directly to a customer with Mary Kay. However, I am wondering what I CAN do... 1) Can I have a booth at a wedding show and let people sign up for a drawing and give away prizes? 2) Can I have a booth at a wedding show and demonstrate a product (such as a hand lotion)? 3)After demonstrating a product, can I take orders for the product, as long as they are later on delivered to the customer? The applicable part of my Consultant Agreement reads as follows: [I will.....] not sell or display products in retail sales or service establishments.... -AND- I understand that the display or sale of Mary Kay products in a public, retail or service establishment of any kind is inconsistent with the terms of this agreement. Help?

Public Comments

1. I dont know how much help I can be...I am an AVON Rep. As long as you buy your products...you can do whatever you want with them. You can even open your own store. I fyou want to have a raffle...go ahead...if you want to have a booth go ahead. Its your money and your percentage. If you really have any questions, ask your district manager for sure. I dont know what Mary Kays Policies are....but AVON's are great Good Luck with your sales As far as your consultant agreement...it says that you can not...let say...put your products in a drug store that carries other makeup....or sell AVON and MaryKay in the same place...as long its just Mary Kay...I think you are in the clear
2. 1) Yes, I've seen it over and over again. I actually "won" a facial right before my wedding (although I think everyone in the drawing did, too) 2) Same answer as above, really. I have seen a Mary Kay booth at every wedding show I have ever been to. 3) Most certainly...You're also likely to book in-home shows (possibly even bridal showers!) while discussing the product with your clients. I think the clauses in the Consultant Agreement are specific to opening a regularly staffed retail location...they don't want Mary Kay stores or kiosks at the mall. Bridal shows usually require an admission fee, which makes it a private event, so you're completely within your rights according to these clauses.
3. Go to legal on In touch it is under resources or call they will gladly answer all you questions and provide you with accurate information